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Star lots 6th July 2016

Exceptional or interesting lots from our auction of Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 6th of July 2016

Vincent R Balfour Browne, watercolours, "Just Not and Only That Wretched Six Pointer", 2 framed as 1 5 1/2" x8 1/2" and 3 3/4" x 6"

495 Vincent R Balfour Browne, watercolours, "Just Not and Only That Wretched Six Pointer", 2 framed as 1 5 1/2" x8 1/2" and 3 3/4" x 6"

SOLD £180
From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown Empire Test Pilots' School graduates certificate inscribed -This is to certify that Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown CBE DSC AFC is an honorary graduate from the Empire Test Pilots' School dated December 12th 2013, framed together with 2 cloth badges 20" x 19 1/2"

511 From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown Empire Test Pilots' School graduates certificate inscribed -This is to certify that Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown CBE DSC AFC is an honorary graduate from the Empire Test Pilots' School dated December 12th 2013, framed together with 2 cloth badges 20" x 19 1/2"

SOLD £240
Jean Striglioni, oil on canvas, signed, still life study of a jug of spring flowers 25 1/2" x 18"

473 Jean Striglioni, oil on canvas, signed, still life study of a jug of spring flowers 25 1/2" x 18"

SOLD £600
A 19th Century Worcester ribbed part tea set with blue and white decoration decoration comprising 5 tea cups and saucers and a cream jug

8 A 19th Century Worcester ribbed part tea set with blue and white decoration decoration comprising 5 tea cups and saucers and a cream jug

£100-150
A 19th Century Chinese yellow ground shallow bowl decorated with green dragons chasing a flaming pearl, a 6 character Chia Ching mark 8 1/2"

179 A 19th Century Chinese yellow ground shallow bowl decorated with green dragons chasing a flaming pearl, a 6 character Chia Ching mark 8 1/2"

SOLD £400
A 19th Century Spode Imari pattern bowl with armorial 9", 2 ditto bowls and 5 plates

90 A 19th Century Spode Imari pattern bowl with armorial 9", 2 ditto bowls and 5 plates

SOLD £60
Mid 20th Century oil on board, unsigned, still life study of fruit on a tazza, 7" x 10"

456 Mid 20th Century oil on board, unsigned, still life study of fruit on a tazza, 7" x 10"

SOLD £90
A Japanese carved ivory Netsuke in the form of 5 entwined fish, signed 2 1/4"

784 A Japanese carved ivory Netsuke in the form of 5 entwined fish, signed 2 1/4"

SOLD £60
John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed, "Game birds in a winter landscape" 12 1/2" x 18"

450b John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed, "Game birds in a winter landscape" 12 1/2" x 18"

SOLD £1550
A pair of 19th Century Spode spill vases, the blue and gilt scale ground decorated with spring flowers no. 1166 4"

17 A pair of 19th Century Spode spill vases, the blue and gilt scale ground decorated with spring flowers no. 1166 4"

SOLD £320
A Victorian oak Gothic metamorphic library step in the form of a chair raised on turned supports

1120 A Victorian oak Gothic metamorphic library step in the form of a chair raised on turned supports

SOLD £170
A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase, the upper section with dentil cornice fitted shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base with a fall front revealing a well fitted interior above 2 short and 3 long drawers with brass swan neck drop handles 92 1/2"h x 48"w x 22 1/2"

1131 A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase, the upper section with dentil cornice fitted shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base with a fall front revealing a well fitted interior above 2 short and 3 long drawers with brass swan neck drop handles 92 1/2"h x 48"w x 22 1/2"

£300-500
A platinum single stone brilliant cut diamond ring, 0.65ct, size N 1/2

704 A platinum single stone brilliant cut diamond ring, 0.65ct, size N 1/2

SOLD £500
From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown, A 1978 British Helicopter Championship team silver bomber jacket, worn by Eric Brown as a judge and with embroidered badge Eric Brown

642 From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown, A 1978 British Helicopter Championship team silver bomber jacket, worn by Eric Brown as a judge and with embroidered badge Eric Brown

£500-700
Gustav Becker, a chiming bracket clock with 8" silvered dial, contained in an inlaid oak lancet case, striking on a gong, the back plate signed Gustav Becker P21

911 Gustav Becker, a chiming bracket clock with 8" silvered dial, contained in an inlaid oak lancet case, striking on a gong, the back plate signed Gustav Becker P21

£100-150
A good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke in the form of a man holding a giant cockerel, signed, 2 1/5"h

799 A good Japanese Meiji period carved ivory netsuke in the form of a man holding a giant cockerel, signed, 2 1/5"h

SOLD £250
A Wemyss ware waisted vase with wavy rim, decorated with roses and with painted mark 8"

1 A Wemyss ware waisted vase with wavy rim, decorated with roses and with painted mark 8"

SOLD £100
A 4 section mahogany Globe Wernicke style bookcase with raised back and blind fretwork frieze, raised on square tapered supports 65"h x 34"w x 12"d, label to the interior Meovoto

1093 A 4 section mahogany Globe Wernicke style bookcase with raised back and blind fretwork frieze, raised on square tapered supports 65"h x 34"w x 12"d, label to the interior Meovoto

£180-240
A good pair of 19th Century Chinese blue & white rectangular jardinieres, the lip with flormal scrolling decoration with panels of figures playing games and reading scrolls on pavilion terraces enclosed in a border of butterflies and flowers, raised on scroll feet 9 3/4"h

168 A good pair of 19th Century Chinese blue & white rectangular jardinieres, the lip with flormal scrolling decoration with panels of figures playing games and reading scrolls on pavilion terraces enclosed in a border of butterflies and flowers, raised on scroll feet 9 3/4"h

£500-800
A Beswick figure of a Highland Bull 4"

20 A Beswick figure of a Highland Bull 4"

SOLD £80
Bouvard, oil on canvas, signed, study of a Venetian canal scene with figures in gondolas 10" x 13"

457 Bouvard, oil on canvas, signed, study of a Venetian canal scene with figures in gondolas 10" x 13"

SOLD £2200
From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown The Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators Guild Award of Honour to Captain Eric Winkle Melrose Brown CBE DSC AFC KCVSA MA Hon FRAES RN, The award for an outstanding lifetime of achievement and enduring contribution to aviation by order of the court, signed by The Master and The Grand Master HRH Prince Andrew 26 October 2006 13" x 10" together with ditto presentation silver salver with bracketed border, inscription and engraved The Arms of The Air Pilots and Navigators on 4 scroll feet, Sheffield (date letter rubbed), 574 grams

613 From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown The Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators Guild Award of Honour to Captain Eric Winkle Melrose Brown CBE DSC AFC KCVSA MA Hon FRAES RN, The award for an outstanding lifetime of achievement and enduring contribution to aviation by order of the court, signed by The Master and The Grand Master HRH Prince Andrew 26 October 2006 13" x 10" together with ditto presentation silver salver with bracketed border, inscription and engraved The Arms of The Air Pilots and Navigators on 4 scroll feet, Sheffield (date letter rubbed), 574 grams

SOLD £220
A 19th Century French timepiece with enamelled dial and Arabic numerals contained in a gilt ormolu case

915 A 19th Century French timepiece with enamelled dial and Arabic numerals contained in a gilt ormolu case

£150-200
From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown an Augusta mahogany and polished metal presentation plaque to Captain Eric Brown with the best compliments of Augusta for 10 years of excellent work in favour of EHA 7 1/2" x 6"

591 From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown an Augusta mahogany and polished metal presentation plaque to Captain Eric Brown with the best compliments of Augusta for 10 years of excellent work in favour of EHA 7 1/2" x 6"

SOLD £70
A 20th Century iron and brass club fender, the seats upholstered in blue hide, 19"h x 83"w x 28"d

193 A 20th Century iron and brass club fender, the seats upholstered in blue hide, 19"h x 83"w x 28"d

SOLD £190
A Regency mahogany chiffonier with raised shelf back, the base fitted a drawer enclosed by a double cupboard and flanked by a pair of reeded columns, raised on a platform base 62"h x 40"w x 20 1/2"d

1138 A Regency mahogany chiffonier with raised shelf back, the base fitted a drawer enclosed by a double cupboard and flanked by a pair of reeded columns, raised on a platform base 62"h x 40"w x 20 1/2"d

SOLD £290
Mid 20th Century oil on canvas, unsigned, still life study of snowdrops in a vase with a bowl 7 3/4" x 9 3/4", with label to the reverse

455 Mid 20th Century oil on canvas, unsigned, still life study of snowdrops in a vase with a bowl 7 3/4" x 9 3/4", with label to the reverse

SOLD £85
A Toye Kenning and Spencer silver gilt commemorative Wellington Picture Medal, containing printed battle histories with tweezers, boxed 120 grams

837 A Toye Kenning and Spencer silver gilt commemorative Wellington Picture Medal, containing printed battle histories with tweezers, boxed 120 grams

£80-120
A good 20th Century Japanese silver and red ground cloisonne oviform vase, decorated with flowering peony, 10" h

170 A good 20th Century Japanese silver and red ground cloisonne oviform vase, decorated with flowering peony, 10" h

SOLD £500
A 20th Century Japanese silver and turquoise enamel baluster vase with formal floral band 6 1/2"

169 A 20th Century Japanese silver and turquoise enamel baluster vase with formal floral band 6 1/2"

SOLD £220
A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory Netsuke in the form of a seated Geisha with a kitten at her feet, signed 2 1/2"

795 A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory Netsuke in the form of a seated Geisha with a kitten at her feet, signed 2 1/2"

SOLD £200
A Victorian Maple & Co mahogany kneehole desk the upper section with gallery fitted 2 short drawers above brown leather inset writing surface, the base fitted 1 long and 8 short drawers 36"h x 46"w x 26"d

1108 A Victorian Maple & Co mahogany kneehole desk the upper section with gallery fitted 2 short drawers above brown leather inset writing surface, the base fitted 1 long and 8 short drawers 36"h x 46"w x 26"d

SOLD £130
Philip Rickman, watercolour, a winter landscape with feeding partridges 10" x 14 1/2"

496 Philip Rickman, watercolour, a winter landscape with feeding partridges 10" x 14 1/2"

SOLD £200
Bouvard, oil on canvas, signed, a Venetian canal scene 10 1/4" x 13"

466 Bouvard, oil on canvas, signed, a Venetian canal scene 10 1/4" x 13"

SOLD £2000
A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold chronograph pocket watch, the dial inscribed R.H and J.Sagar Blackburn

735 A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold chronograph pocket watch, the dial inscribed R.H and J.Sagar Blackburn

SOLD £980
Demester, oil on canvas, signed, figures beside a river with cottages in the background 21" x 25"

484 Demester, oil on canvas, signed, figures beside a river with cottages in the background 21" x 25"

£300-400
Matt Bruce, oil on board, signed, a Continental bay scene with boats and buildings 15" x 19"

477 Matt Bruce, oil on board, signed, a Continental bay scene with boats and buildings 15" x 19"

£300-400
A Victorian oval figured and inlaid walnut stretcher table with quarter veneered top, raised on turned supports with H framed stretcher 28"h x 41"w x 21"d

1001 A Victorian oval figured and inlaid walnut stretcher table with quarter veneered top, raised on turned supports with H framed stretcher 28"h x 41"w x 21"d

SOLD £180
A set of 10 Ercol elm and beech hoop and stick back dining chairs, raised on turned supports with H framed stretchers, bases marked BSLG 19602056

1133 A set of 10 Ercol elm and beech hoop and stick back dining chairs, raised on turned supports with H framed stretchers, bases marked BSLG 19602056

SOLD £300
A Prince of Wales Investiture chair designed by Anthony Armstrong-Jones, The Rt. Honourable Earl of Snowdon, Carl Toms and John Pound for the Investiture of The Prince of Wales on 1st July 1969 in red plywood with fabric seat, the base marked with club and dated 1969

1156 A Prince of Wales Investiture chair designed by Anthony Armstrong-Jones, The Rt. Honourable Earl of Snowdon, Carl Toms and John Pound for the Investiture of The Prince of Wales on 1st July 1969 in red plywood with fabric seat, the base marked with club and dated 1969

SOLD £240
Promemoria, an ebonised finished oak rectangular dining table with nickel fittings 29"h x 85"l x 38"w

1084 Promemoria, an ebonised finished oak rectangular dining table with nickel fittings 29"h x 85"l x 38"w

SOLD £100
A pair of cut glass spirit decanters and stoppers with silver collars London 1928 12"

678 A pair of cut glass spirit decanters and stoppers with silver collars London 1928 12"

£120-150
John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed "Making The Feathers Fly", label on verso 12 3/4" x 18 1/4"

450c John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed "Making The Feathers Fly", label on verso 12 3/4" x 18 1/4"

SOLD £1650
John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed, grouse in flight over moorland, the border with a pencil study of grouse 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"

450d John Cyril Harrison, watercolour, signed, grouse in flight over moorland, the border with a pencil study of grouse 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"

SOLD £420
A 19th Century Worcester part dessert set comprising a shaped and pierced dish with Chinese Pheasant, together with 2 ditto plates American Kingfisher and American Goldfinch 10"

16 A 19th Century Worcester part dessert set comprising a shaped and pierced dish with Chinese Pheasant, together with 2 ditto plates American Kingfisher and American Goldfinch 10"

SOLD £240
An Edwardian Georgian style mahogany display cabinet, the upper section with broken pediment, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base fitted 2 long drawers, raised on square tapering supports spade feet 80"h x 36"w x 18"d

1111 An Edwardian Georgian style mahogany display cabinet, the upper section with broken pediment, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by astragal glazed panelled doors, the base fitted 2 long drawers, raised on square tapering supports spade feet 80"h x 36"w x 18"d

SOLD £80
C C Hall, 1967, oil on board, signed, a view of a canal in Leiden Holland 11 1/2" x 16 1/2"

474 C C Hall, 1967, oil on board, signed, a view of a canal in Leiden Holland 11 1/2" x 16 1/2"

£300-400
An oak "Jacobean" chest fitted 4 long graduated drawers with brass pear drop handles and geometric mouldings, raised on bun feet 33"h x 35 1/2" x 23"d

1126 An oak "Jacobean" chest fitted 4 long graduated drawers with brass pear drop handles and geometric mouldings, raised on bun feet 33"h x 35 1/2" x 23"d

SOLD £260
A Japanese carved stag horn Netsuke in the form of a actor with rolling face holding a fan, signed 2 3/4"

798 A Japanese carved stag horn Netsuke in the form of a actor with rolling face holding a fan, signed 2 3/4"

£200-300
A pair of 19th Century Spode blue and gilt inkwells decorated with spring flowers no. 2478 2"

18 A pair of 19th Century Spode blue and gilt inkwells decorated with spring flowers no. 2478 2"

SOLD £130
A 17th Century oak Wainscot style chair, the seat and back upholstered in brown leather, the base on panelled construction

1152 A 17th Century oak Wainscot style chair, the seat and back upholstered in brown leather, the base on panelled construction

£300-500
From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown a presentation desk clock commemorating the Centenary of the Wright Brothers in the form of The Wright Flyer with plaque inscribed Capt. Eric Brown, R.N. Wright Bros 1903-2003

555 From the estate of Captain Eric M Brown a presentation desk clock commemorating the Centenary of the Wright Brothers in the form of The Wright Flyer with plaque inscribed Capt. Eric Brown, R.N. Wright Bros 1903-2003

SOLD £320
A 1930's Craven A cigarette vending machine in an arch shaped chromium case with mirrored panel, marked Craven A will not affect your throat 30"h x 5 1/2"w x 4 1/2"d

339 A 1930's Craven A cigarette vending machine in an arch shaped chromium case with mirrored panel, marked Craven A will not affect your throat 30"h x 5 1/2"w x 4 1/2"d

SOLD £150
An 18th Century rectangular oak side table, the top formed from 2 planks, fitted 2 long drawers, raised on bobbin turned supports with box framed stretcher 28"h x 32"w x 20"d

1124 An 18th Century rectangular oak side table, the top formed from 2 planks, fitted 2 long drawers, raised on bobbin turned supports with box framed stretcher 28"h x 32"w x 20"d

SOLD £90
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by glazed panelled doors, raised on square tapering supports 60"h x 30"w x 15 1/2"d

980 An Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet, fitted adjustable shelves enclosed by glazed panelled doors, raised on square tapering supports 60"h x 30"w x 15 1/2"d

SOLD £95
An 18th Century style mercury stick barometer with arched silvered dial

918 An 18th Century style mercury stick barometer with arched silvered dial

SOLD £50
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell inkwell with double pen rack and presentation inscription London 1902 7"

665 An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell inkwell with double pen rack and presentation inscription London 1902 7"

SOLD £100
A 1930's Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a partridge 7"h, the tail indistinctly signed

321 A 1930's Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a partridge 7"h, the tail indistinctly signed

SOLD £900